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global britain, too. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will be give and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. and not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognise how important it is to provide business, the public sector, and everybody with as much certainty as possible as we move through the process. so where we can offer that certainty, we will do so. that is why last year we acted quickly to give clarity about farm payments and university funding. and it is why, as we repeal the european communities act, we will convert the "acquis" -- the body of existing e.u. law -- into british law. this will give the country maximum certainty as we leave the e.u. the same rules and laws will apply on the day after brexit as they did before. and it will be for the british parliament to decide on any changes to that law after full scrutiny and prope
global britain, too. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will be give and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. and not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognise how important it is to provide business, the public sector, and everybody with as much certainty as possible as we move through the process. so where we can offer...
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i also write a lot about the international politics of the great britain and britain's ukrainian relations so, almost 6 years ago, the process of britain's withdrawal from the european community began and it ended around these days, it seems since february 1, 2020, and enough time has already passed to analyze the consequences of such a decision. britons, what economic consequences will there be from such a step ? johnson for quite a long time, they spread the idea among the british that it is enough to pay a lot of money to brussels , we must restore the economic sovereignty of great britain, we must return our fish, and the same with him, one of the arguments for britain's exit from the european union was that we do not need illegal migrants are illegal migrants and again they are a threat to jobs in relation to the british themselves and that is why we do not need this european union but in 2016 then prime minister cameron he sought because of this referendum, to get more preferences in brussels, that is, the british leadership at that time did not want to leave the european union, and
i also write a lot about the international politics of the great britain and britain's ukrainian relations so, almost 6 years ago, the process of britain's withdrawal from the european community began and it ended around these days, it seems since february 1, 2020, and enough time has already passed to analyze the consequences of such a decision. britons, what economic consequences will there be from such a step ? johnson for quite a long time, they spread the idea among the british that it is...
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great britain was alone. hitler considered the war to be over and everybody considered it over except the british. on the 11th hour, the lion was finally aroused. >> we will defend our island, whatever the cost. we shall fight on beaches, in fields, on the street. and we shall never -- [siren] narrator: for a year, they took everything that the nazis could throw at them. for one solid year, from 1940 until 1941, they were the only major power fighting the greatest war machine in the world. [explosion] [sirens] ♪ narrator: they took body blow after a body blow, solid punches before they even had their guard up. they took it on the chin and hung onto the ropes. they never went down. ♪ narrator: and while they buried the dead, they prepared to finally for the day when they could strike back. there were no victories, just defeat after defeat. some heroic like the beaches of dunkirk, or like the hills of greece, where british soldiers landed. they landed knowing that they were facing overwhelming odds, but som
great britain was alone. hitler considered the war to be over and everybody considered it over except the british. on the 11th hour, the lion was finally aroused. >> we will defend our island, whatever the cost. we shall fight on beaches, in fields, on the street. and we shall never -- [siren] narrator: for a year, they took everything that the nazis could throw at them. for one solid year, from 1940 until 1941, they were the only major power fighting the greatest war machine in the...
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. >> ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> britain is an island. everywhere her frontiers are beaten and encompassed by the sea. no man in this small and indestructible country lives more than 80 miles from salt water. this simple fact has forged the character of a nation. every britain has the cool sea wind in his blood or thinks he has. but britain is more than a playground, it is a living for the trawler men who catch the harvest of the oceans. it is the highway across the world for the merchant navy, the biggest general cargo fleet that ever sailed the seas. and especially as that gray water been the bulwark and battlement of a people who lived and grew and prospered behind its shield. in the month of may, 1954, they returned to britain the royal yacht britannica bringing back queen elizabeth ii and her husband, the duke of he had inborrajo after a half of year at her territories. at her territoryies. the sea did not imprison britain, it challenged her to expand, rule across the world commercially in a hugely complex social adventure. from an e
. >> ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> britain is an island. everywhere her frontiers are beaten and encompassed by the sea. no man in this small and indestructible country lives more than 80 miles from salt water. this simple fact has forged the character of a nation. every britain has the cool sea wind in his blood or thinks he has. but britain is more than a playground, it is a living for the trawler men who catch the harvest of the oceans. it is the highway across the world for the merchant...
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only britain now. britain was alone. hitler considered the war over. everybody considered the war over except the british. the 11th hour, the lion was finally aroused. >> our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on beaches, land, in fields, in streets, and on the hills we shall never surrender. >> for a year they took everything that the nazis could throw at them. for one solid year, from june 1940 to june of 1941, they were the only major power fighting the greatest war machine in the world. they took body blow after body blow. solid punches before they even had their guard up. all they did was take it on the chin and hang on to the ropes. they never went down. and while they buried their dead, they prepared grimly and defiantly for the day when they could strike back. there were no victories to cheer them on. just defeat after defeat. some heroic like the beaches of dunkirk. or like the hills of greece. british soldiers landed to keep their pledge of honor to the greek people. landed knowing they were facing overwhelming odds. some less g
only britain now. britain was alone. hitler considered the war over. everybody considered the war over except the british. the 11th hour, the lion was finally aroused. >> our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on beaches, land, in fields, in streets, and on the hills we shall never surrender. >> for a year they took everything that the nazis could throw at them. for one solid year, from june 1940 to june of 1941, they were the only major power fighting the greatest war...
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stronger and to build a more global britain. the first objective, we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. it will be give and take. there has to be compromise. it will require imagination on both sides that not everybody will know everything at every stage but i recognize how important it is that business, the private sector and everybody has as much certainty as possible. where we can offer that certainty, we will do so. that is why last year we acted quickly to get clarity and as we repeal the european community badge we will convert the body of existing eu law into british law, this will give the country maximum certainty as we leave the eu. the same rules will apply the day after brexit as they did before and it will be for parliament to decide on a changes of that law and proper parliamentary debate. when it comes to parliament another way i would like to provide certainty. i can confirm the government will put a final deal agreed between the uk and the eu in both houses. our second g
stronger and to build a more global britain. the first objective, we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. it will be give and take. there has to be compromise. it will require imagination on both sides that not everybody will know everything at every stage but i recognize how important it is that business, the private sector and everybody has as much certainty as possible. where we can offer that certainty, we will do so. that is why last year we acted...
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and we will take the opportunity to make britain stronger, fairer , and to build a more global britain, too. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will begin and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognize how important it is to provide the public sector and everybody with as much certainty as possible. where we can offer that certainty, we will do so. that is why last year we acted quickly to give clarity about farm payments and university funding. it is why, as we repeal the weopean communities act, will convert the body's existing e.u. law into british law. this will give us maximum certainty as we leave the e.u. the same rules and laws won't reply -- will apply on the days after brexit as they did before. it will be for the british parliament to decide on any law after full scrutiny and proper parliamentary debate. parliament,s to there is one other way in which i would like t
and we will take the opportunity to make britain stronger, fairer , and to build a more global britain, too. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will begin and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognize how important it is to provide the public sector and everybody with as much...
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britain had not. last time britain was invaded was 1066. britain had fought wars all over the world and lost some, won some. they lost the american colonies. but they were wars fought somewhere else. throughout the 20th century the french army had been the bulwark between britain and an enemy. now, the enemy was on the french sure. this was shocking. you can imagine the impact on britain. , the impactprising of all of these events on america. on may 9, the prevailing mood in america was the prevailing view was that the united states had no business getting involved in an european war. america had been suckered into joining the first world war. that was a mistake. we shouldn't allow that to happen again. two oceans provided sufficient protection. americans did not need to worry about what happened on the other side. there were mixed views about britain. most people felt friendly toward britain. britain was a democracy of a kind, germany was a dictatorship. britain had a monarchy, an empire, it had lords and ladies. this was not the way tradi
britain had not. last time britain was invaded was 1066. britain had fought wars all over the world and lost some, won some. they lost the american colonies. but they were wars fought somewhere else. throughout the 20th century the french army had been the bulwark between britain and an enemy. now, the enemy was on the french sure. this was shocking. you can imagine the impact on britain. , the impactprising of all of these events on america. on may 9, the prevailing mood in america was the...
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britain leaves. aere is a disaster, in that man like boris johnson might become prime minister, which is disastrous for britain. talk about europe. camp in places like france, 61% of the population unfavorable of the eu, they demand a referendum. in denmark, they demand a referendum, where there is an anti-european party with more votes than any other party. in poland, people demand a referendum, and the whole thing starts to fall apart, the whole project starts to fall apart. permany is left with a few rum states hoping for handoffs from the german table, and that is cast as the european union, which is really just a neocolonial project. this, i admit, is the worst possible outcome, but it is not totally unrealistic. that's the terrible thing. peter: ulrike, do you buy into this? ulrike: i don't. politically, europe might be divided, but economically we are bound together. it is a very small continent, with very tight economic affairs. it is impossible to somehow get independent economically, and th
britain leaves. aere is a disaster, in that man like boris johnson might become prime minister, which is disastrous for britain. talk about europe. camp in places like france, 61% of the population unfavorable of the eu, they demand a referendum. in denmark, they demand a referendum, where there is an anti-european party with more votes than any other party. in poland, people demand a referendum, and the whole thing starts to fall apart, the whole project starts to fall apart. permany is left...
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where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony be nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological . or even a political wing potentially for boris johnson but the practical headaches which are going to come are going to make this thing turn quite sour quite quickly for a lot of british people whether that's ultimately going to lead toward terms how's it going to turn what is it's going to have a practical impact for. everyone's lives but for millions of citizens lives at a very practical everyday level prices will increase we know that there are already difficulties and shortages in northern ireland with the supply of food to northern irish supermarkets we've seen german postage companies refusing to send pa
where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony be nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological . or even a political wing potentially for boris johnson but the practical headaches which are...
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it's popularfor britain and europe expect better for the european union and britain to have britain with us and beside us. you put it that way but to be frank, mrjuncker, written might seek to rejoin the european union and as you say, the door would be open. do you think it's possible within your lifetime? you are still in your mid— 60s, you are not an old man. is it possible in your lifetime? it depends on my lifetime. but it would be great, it would reflect whatever i thought on the relations between britain and the european union, britain and the european union, britain one day was to rejoin the european union but it's not up to me to the british people. they are... i don't like being lectured. maybe they feel they've had enough lectures from you. no, but maybe that europeans have the impression that europeans have the impression that we did listen to off too often to britain but i don't think we listened to off into britain but i know in a majority of countries, britain has not improved its popularity after brexit. jean-claude juncker, thank you very much indeed. thank you. or bein
it's popularfor britain and europe expect better for the european union and britain to have britain with us and beside us. you put it that way but to be frank, mrjuncker, written might seek to rejoin the european union and as you say, the door would be open. do you think it's possible within your lifetime? you are still in your mid— 60s, you are not an old man. is it possible in your lifetime? it depends on my lifetime. but it would be great, it would reflect whatever i thought on the...
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the sea did not imprison britain. rather, it challenged her to expand to rome across the world commercially in a hugely complex social adventure. from an empire of 600 million people, the british created new nations, three and seven. today they are guiding still , more to the goal of independent dignity. the days of colonization are done. what was the empire has been transformed by the belief and personal liberty and democratic self-government into an association both loose as freedom and strong as kinship over a quarter of the surface of the earth. of this, the queen is head. in seven member states, government is carried on in her name. the queen of england is also the queen of australia. she opens parliament in canberra the same way and with the same right as in westminster. and yet britain still as she , always did belongs to europe. among the nations of the atlantic alliance, she is set strategically upon the shoulder of the continent. the moat, the channel narrows to a little neck 22 miles wide, it is but a small
the sea did not imprison britain. rather, it challenged her to expand to rome across the world commercially in a hugely complex social adventure. from an empire of 600 million people, the british created new nations, three and seven. today they are guiding still , more to the goal of independent dignity. the days of colonization are done. what was the empire has been transformed by the belief and personal liberty and democratic self-government into an association both loose as freedom and...
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posts that spain had won during the war and britain had already said britain was going to return florida to spain at the end of the revolution. that was what the united states , somewhat more realistically, wants. spain in turn makes a proposal of a smaller united states. the united states could have the places that it clearly controlled, that clearly were grantn's to independence to from maine to georgia, but that everything west of the appalachians should be spain's because it was won during the course of the american revolution, as well as florida. now, france needed to appease spain for its participation in the war. france had drawn spain into the war, and one of the things france had promised spain was that spain would win back gibraltar. gibraltar is that piece of land at the very southern tip of spain that it irritated spain to no end that the british had occupied in 1704. gibraltar had been contested. it is obviously a key position , the entrance to the mediterranean there. between the atlantic and mediterranean. gibraltar had been contested since antiquity. occupied in turn by p
posts that spain had won during the war and britain had already said britain was going to return florida to spain at the end of the revolution. that was what the united states , somewhat more realistically, wants. spain in turn makes a proposal of a smaller united states. the united states could have the places that it clearly controlled, that clearly were grantn's to independence to from maine to georgia, but that everything west of the appalachians should be spain's because it was won during...
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people in britain. by nine hundred forty five the european continent had been reduced to rubble. hard to imagine that enemies could ever become friends again. by the wars and many british cities were heavily destroyed above all london yet britain still had a functioning administration and a confident government. to offer it. economically they were ruined but they remain a proud nation unlike their european neighbors therefore england differed from the european nations and that it still felt well in its own national skin while we here in europe were very uncomfortable in our own national skins that's why we started to think of europe and europe merging into one. man will be proud to say i am an european. it was surprising that after the war the former british prime minister winston churchill called for a united europe as a major project for peace and englishmen of all people. yes yes and what an englishman i mean winston churchill who like many of his generation also fought like a european it did indeed
people in britain. by nine hundred forty five the european continent had been reduced to rubble. hard to imagine that enemies could ever become friends again. by the wars and many british cities were heavily destroyed above all london yet britain still had a functioning administration and a confident government. to offer it. economically they were ruined but they remain a proud nation unlike their european neighbors therefore england differed from the european nations and that it still felt...
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britain? which country was going to be the leading naval power of the world? this is part of the history of international relations of the period between the two world wars that is not well known today. i want to highlight this because this is one of the major irritants, points of contention between the united states and britain between the two world wars. what size should each country's fleet be relative to the other? should britain remained the -- remain the dominant naval power? or should the united states be on par -- at least equal with that of britain? so, a naval rivalry emerges between britain and the united states after the first world war. churchill, after the first world war, the british government holds an election and this is churchill going back to his seat, his parliamentary seat in the scottish industrial fishing city of dundee up in the north and here he is delivering a speech at the end of november 1918. the war was over on the western front for a couple weeks. there you see
britain? which country was going to be the leading naval power of the world? this is part of the history of international relations of the period between the two world wars that is not well known today. i want to highlight this because this is one of the major irritants, points of contention between the united states and britain between the two world wars. what size should each country's fleet be relative to the other? should britain remained the -- remain the dominant naval power? or should...
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only britain now. britain was alone. hitler considered the war over. everybody considered the war over except the british. on the 11th hour, the lion was finally roused. >> we will defend our island, whatever the cost may be. we shall fight on beaches, in fields, in streets and on the hills, we shall never surrender. [siren] narrator: for a year, they took everything that the nazis could throw at them. for one solid year from june 1940 until 1941, they were the only major power fighting the greatest war machine in the world. [explosion] [sirens] ♪ narrator: they took body blow after body blow, solid punches before they even had their guard up. all they did was take it on the chin and hang on to the ropes. they never went down. ♪ >> and while they buried their dead, they prepared grimly and finally for the day when they could strike back. there were no victories, just defeat after defeat. some heroic like the beaches of dunkirk, or like the hills of greece, where british soldiers landed to keep their place of honor with the greek people. landed know
only britain now. britain was alone. hitler considered the war over. everybody considered the war over except the british. on the 11th hour, the lion was finally roused. >> we will defend our island, whatever the cost may be. we shall fight on beaches, in fields, in streets and on the hills, we shall never surrender. [siren] narrator: for a year, they took everything that the nazis could throw at them. for one solid year from june 1940 until 1941, they were the only major power fighting...
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britain's reasons were it is a troublesome place. spain had won from britain during the war. it was an expensive place to maintain and it was full of native allies of britain who very much run the place themselves. britain did not control the west in any way. bese native allies would outraged, disgusted by britain's betrayal of them in giving this ,lace away to the united states but there were no native american representatives in paris in 1782. american's european allies france and spain were there and spain knew it had won a lot of this territory from britain during the war, and spain also held louisiana and texas and florida, so the entire western by europeansnized as being part of the spanish empire as well as new mexico and places to the south. franklin would have to maneuver around this. compare, rather than proposalthis audacious this is the more reasonable request of the united states. they get the eastern seaboard, the 13 colonies, and pretty much everything else to the mississippi river except for the narrowest definition of what belongs to spain. post spain had won
britain's reasons were it is a troublesome place. spain had won from britain during the war. it was an expensive place to maintain and it was full of native allies of britain who very much run the place themselves. britain did not control the west in any way. bese native allies would outraged, disgusted by britain's betrayal of them in giving this ,lace away to the united states but there were no native american representatives in paris in 1782. american's european allies france and spain were...
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britain is built on coal. of all the nations of western europe, britain produces the most. it was a grim and groping business once, and sometimes still is. recently there's been mechanization and modernization of the mines. new techniques of the underground. but even that is not enough. what else besides coal? left side the nation is seeking new sources of energy. what about oil? britain produces practically none. but one of her great post car achievements has been the building of new refineries which take the imported crude oil and manufacture now 26 million tons of petroleum a year, nearly nine times as much as before the war. and even that goes only part of the way. the future lies in the still newer atomic factories, laboratories, indeed, practical powerhouses, giving nuclear energy an industrial justification. the production even of uranium and plutonium has a decent peaceful use. but still the bones of industry are iron and the sinews are steel. britain is the third-largest steelmaker in the world. ice biggest single development since the war, the new plant at margham
britain is built on coal. of all the nations of western europe, britain produces the most. it was a grim and groping business once, and sometimes still is. recently there's been mechanization and modernization of the mines. new techniques of the underground. but even that is not enough. what else besides coal? left side the nation is seeking new sources of energy. what about oil? britain produces practically none. but one of her great post car achievements has been the building of new...
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spain and britain, even though they are enemies of each other, spain and britain both continued to supply native nations with military goods, nuclear weapon and ammunition. they continued to supply the ohio valley confederacy, the shaunees and others there, and they supplied an emerging confederacy, native confederacy, in the south made up of creeks and choctaws and chick saws and some cherokees. both spain and britain hoped to keep native nations as a buffer between their claims, theburyish and the canada and the spanish to the west. the mississippi do you know through mexico as a buffer against american expansion into those places, so if you united states wanted to expant west for which they did they would have to win it on the battlefield. so it ended with the treaty in 1782 is or the sign mc from 17138 because we do know that some fight issing did continue after yorktown even in mainland north america, but if those battles end by 1783 war continued in the west for another 12 years. this war went badly at first for the new american nation. there were many raids by native warriors on se
spain and britain, even though they are enemies of each other, spain and britain both continued to supply native nations with military goods, nuclear weapon and ammunition. they continued to supply the ohio valley confederacy, the shaunees and others there, and they supplied an emerging confederacy, native confederacy, in the south made up of creeks and choctaws and chick saws and some cherokees. both spain and britain hoped to keep native nations as a buffer between their claims, theburyish...
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will make the decisions that matter to britain here in and britain. will be a great global trading nation that stands tall in the world once again. if we get brexit right, we can use this moment of change to build a stronger, fair, more prosperous britain here at home. that is the real prize. the goal to which we must work.i for too many people in britain today, life is something muchto harder than many seem to think t or realize.ry day i it's not a grand vision are full by politicians who promise the earth and claimed no tough choices are required. they make choices everyday in their life. they understand the politicians who aspire to lead us to the same. they don't ask for much. they just want to get on with their lives and do the best for their children and to be given a fair chance. as they look to their government for help and support.ing to t this party, the conservative and union party will be thatvative a government. but while it is never true that government has all of the answers, government put squarel in front of ordinary working people ca
will make the decisions that matter to britain here in and britain. will be a great global trading nation that stands tall in the world once again. if we get brexit right, we can use this moment of change to build a stronger, fair, more prosperous britain here at home. that is the real prize. the goal to which we must work.i for too many people in britain today, life is something muchto harder than many seem to think t or realize.ry day i it's not a grand vision are full by politicians who...
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global britain, too. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will be give and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. and not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognize how important it is to provide business, the public sector, and everybody with as much certainty as possible as we move through the process. so where we can offer that certainty, we will do so. that is why last year we acted quickly to give clarity about farm payments and university funding. and it is why, as we repeal the european communities act, we will convert the "acquis" -- the of existing eu law -- into british law. this will give the country maximum certainty as we leave the eu. the same rules and laws will apply on the day after brexit as they did before. and it will be for the british parliament to decide on any changes to that law after full scrutiny and proper parlia
global britain, too. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will be give and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. and not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognize how important it is to provide business, the public sector, and everybody with as much certainty as possible as we move through the process. so where we can offer...
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our country off, britain must, britain can, britain- britain must, britain can, britain will get — britain must, britain can, britain will get its — britain must, britain can, britain will get its future _ britain must, britain can, britain will get its future back. - britain must, britain can, britain will get its future back. thank. britain must, britain can, britain. will get its future back. thank you, conference~ — will get its future back. thank you, conference-— sir keir starmer...
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you don't think britain alone will be a player? britain alone will be a player. i never thought that britain will disappear from the international landscape. britain is an old nation with so many traditions, with so many noble virtues that britain will not disappear but these virtues, these advantages britain was presenting again and again to the world can be more developed inside the european union than outside. and we will see. it's interesting you give me that thought because i want to end with this thought, that it is possible, who knows, but it's possible to imagine 10, 20, 30 years away, the british people and the british government may take a different view of europe. they might possibly consider wanting to rejoin. do you believe europe will be ready to listen? is it a possibility for the future, do you think? i don't know if this is a possibility. when britainjoined, britain was in favour of the european union — without it, they wouldn't have joined. now they have taken the opposite decision. it could easily be in 20 or 30 years from now they would reco
you don't think britain alone will be a player? britain alone will be a player. i never thought that britain will disappear from the international landscape. britain is an old nation with so many traditions, with so many noble virtues that britain will not disappear but these virtues, these advantages britain was presenting again and again to the world can be more developed inside the european union than outside. and we will see. it's interesting you give me that thought because i want to end...
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a truly global britain. i know this this and other reasons britain took such a decision is not well understood among our friends and allies in europe and i know many fear this might herald the beginning of a greater unraveling of the e.u. but let me be clear, i did not want that to happen. it would not be in the best interest of britain, it remains overwhelmingly in britain's national interest that the e.u. should succeed. and that is why hope in the months and years ahead we will all on the lessons of britain's decision to leave. so let me take this opportunity to step out the reasons for our decision and address the people of europe directly. it is not simply because our history and culture is profoundly international us. an important, many in britain have always felt the united kingdom's place in the european union came at the expense of our global ties and free trade with the wider world. their other important reasons to, a political traditions are different unlike other european countries we have no wri
a truly global britain. i know this this and other reasons britain took such a decision is not well understood among our friends and allies in europe and i know many fear this might herald the beginning of a greater unraveling of the e.u. but let me be clear, i did not want that to happen. it would not be in the best interest of britain, it remains overwhelmingly in britain's national interest that the e.u. should succeed. and that is why hope in the months and years ahead we will all on the...
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to build a better britain. taking back control of money adder borders and better deal for working people at home, a modern industrial strategy to spare prosperity and opportunity around the country, exploiting the opportunities of technology to attract the jobs of the future to britain, relief on family energy bills and the cost of living, more secure well-paid jobs and new protections for workers, the chance to own a home and more affordable housing, a good school place for every child with more money for schools every year, a strong economy to fund our nhs and give you the security you need, a stronger, fairer, more prosperous britain that works for everyone not just the privileged few. that is the goal, that is is the plan and now is the time. so join me on this journey, come with me as i lead britain, strengthen my hand as i fight for britain and stand with me as a deliver for britain and with confidence in ourselves and the unity of purpose in our country, let us all go forward together. [applause] [cheers
to build a better britain. taking back control of money adder borders and better deal for working people at home, a modern industrial strategy to spare prosperity and opportunity around the country, exploiting the opportunities of technology to attract the jobs of the future to britain, relief on family energy bills and the cost of living, more secure well-paid jobs and new protections for workers, the chance to own a home and more affordable housing, a good school place for every child with...
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there are reports of two major acts of violence near britain's parliament building.( darya ) c-eu--britain-parliament incident-the latest,1st ld- writethruthe latest: multiple incidents near uk parliament eds: with ap photos.london (ap) - the latest on reports of an incident outside britain's parliament (all times local): 3:15 p.m.the leader of britain's house of commons says a man attacked a police officer at parliament and has been shot by police.david lidington says the parliament complex is in lockdown.he says there are reports of further violent incidents neaby, and police say they have been called to a firearms incident on nearby westminster bridge. witnesses said a vehicle struck several people on the bridge, and photos showed a car plowed into railings.óóó 3:05 p.m.the leader of britain's house of commons says a man has been shot by police at parliament. david lidington also said there were "reports of further violent incidents in the vicinity." london's police said officers had been called to a firearms incident on westminster bridge, near the parliament.a session of parliament was suspen
there are reports of two major acts of violence near britain's parliament building.( darya ) c-eu--britain-parliament incident-the latest,1st ld- writethruthe latest: multiple incidents near uk parliament eds: with ap photos.london (ap) - the latest on reports of an incident outside britain's parliament (all times local): 3:15 p.m.the leader of britain's house of commons says a man attacked a police officer at parliament and has been shot by police.david lidington says the parliament complex is...
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then there was britain itself. the people of britain. the people who were to be terrorized and forced to surrender. they knew that every man, woman and child, in uniform or out, must be ready to fight at a moments notice. they knew they had a job to do and not much time to do it in. the young, the not so young and the old. the butcher, the farmer, the member of parliament, they joined the civilian army, britain's home guard. they started from scratch. experience, equipment, supplies. all were scarce. only one shell to fire at each practice. the women of britain refused to be left out. >> we are in this, too. we'll put up the barrage. man the aircraft guns. run the railroads and get the trains through on time. carry the plane. carry the dispatches. drive the ambulances and run the buses. make sure that our men are fed and don't go hungry. >> honest work. men and women alike. the work, full time. over time. doubletime. 40 hours per week. 60. 70. ours mean nothing. fatigue meant nothing. until the government forced them to cut down hours, b
then there was britain itself. the people of britain. the people who were to be terrorized and forced to surrender. they knew that every man, woman and child, in uniform or out, must be ready to fight at a moments notice. they knew they had a job to do and not much time to do it in. the young, the not so young and the old. the butcher, the farmer, the member of parliament, they joined the civilian army, britain's home guard. they started from scratch. experience, equipment, supplies. all were...
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britain is in britain without scotland. this isn't about gaining an election for us, it is about who we are, who stand for, who we fight for, who we serve. and our without distinction or fear, from for, who we serve. and our without distinction orfear, from nottingham to neath, dumbarton to dundee is the working people of this country, they are the cause. applause. and, conference, as i have explained before, it is a cause that is personal for me. before, it is a cause that is personalfor me. because i grew up working class in the 1970s. and while i don't plead poverty, i know what a cost of living crisis feels like. i know what it feels like to be embarrassed to invite your friends around because the carpet is threadbare. there is a hole in the window, the phone has been cut off because your family cannot keep up with the payments. the cloud of anxiety that hangs over our house, the what next fear. the postman coming down the path will bring another bill we can't afford. i remember that. another bill we can't afford. i rem
britain is in britain without scotland. this isn't about gaining an election for us, it is about who we are, who stand for, who we fight for, who we serve. and our without distinction or fear, from for, who we serve. and our without distinction orfear, from nottingham to neath, dumbarton to dundee is the working people of this country, they are the cause. applause. and, conference, as i have explained before, it is a cause that is personal for me. before, it is a cause that is personalfor me....
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itself britain. the united states, as a country that responsible for the whole world, always overwhelmed, you know, with these many arrangements and contacts around the world, trying to solve everything at once. great britain has allowed itself to concentrate on security and peace on the european continent. ukraine is currently the most difficult and difficult moment, the most conflict zone, without resolving which it is impossible to dream of security in europe. from this we'. let's go, i want to remind, for example, also that boris johnson, as the prime minister of great britain, came to ukraine on february 8, actually two weeks before the start of the full-scale invasion, but all the years since the 14th, since the 14th, aid has been coming, diluted aid, great britain has been training our soldiers and so on, and so on and so forth, that is, it has been for some time. mr. vadim, we have already mentioned brexit, so today it is four years since britain left the european union. well, there are often
itself britain. the united states, as a country that responsible for the whole world, always overwhelmed, you know, with these many arrangements and contacts around the world, trying to solve everything at once. great britain has allowed itself to concentrate on security and peace on the european continent. ukraine is currently the most difficult and difficult moment, the most conflict zone, without resolving which it is impossible to dream of security in europe. from this we'. let's go, i want...
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where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony been nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological win or even a political win potentially for boris johnson but the practical headaches which are going to come are going to make this thing turn quite sour quite quickly for a lot of british people whether that's ultimately going to lead toward terms how's it going to turn sour what it's going to have a practical impact for. everyone's lives but for millions of citizens lives at a very practical everyday level prices will increase we know that there are already difficulties and shortages in northern ireland with the supply of food to northern irish supermarkets we've seen german postage companies refusing to se
where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony been nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological win or even a political win potentially for boris johnson but the practical headaches which are...
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of home ownership in britain today. [applause] >> a more prosperous britain. there as westop build a greater britain. we are not a one trick party. for us, economic success that's not the finished particle. foundation on which we can build a better society. beenay yachttism has never a grand notion of money markets but a deep compulsion that says you make a country greater by making life better for its people. means entering the no oftenes where politicians don't dare to venture. it means taking on the big problems, the extremism delights our community. looks at aew mom newborn baby, she vows to provide for it, she can. when the school girl sits in the classroom doing her studies, i can taketo know that her to the very fop. when the child of immigrants our flag, i want him to so loyal to our country that he wants to put on a uniform and fight for it. fires me up. people. to those that say -- they will problems our social are too big. i say you said our party wouldn't change and we did. said our long term economic plan wouldn't it, it is. thataid we wouldn't wi
of home ownership in britain today. [applause] >> a more prosperous britain. there as westop build a greater britain. we are not a one trick party. for us, economic success that's not the finished particle. foundation on which we can build a better society. beenay yachttism has never a grand notion of money markets but a deep compulsion that says you make a country greater by making life better for its people. means entering the no oftenes where politicians don't dare to venture. it means...
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where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony be nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological . or even a political win potentially for boris johnson the practical headaches which are going to come are going to make this thing turn quite sour quite quickly for a lot of british people whether that's ultimately going to eat or terms how's it going to turn sour what it's going to have a practical impact for. everyone's lives but for millions of citizens lives at a very practical everyday level prices will increase we know that there are already difficulties and shortages in northern ireland with the supply of food to northern irish supermarkets we've seen german postage companies refusing to send packages t
where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony be nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological . or even a political win potentially for boris johnson the practical headaches which are going to...
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they can't see britain, not your britain. hard to accept that every time you are on the line, they made you pay. but, when it's people like them, they look after themselves.>> [applause] >> the shallow men and women of westminster unable to see, unable to listen, unable to stand in your shoes and served this country, and they won't change, they can't change, couldn't even change during a pandemic. when our country came together to follow rules, rules that they set and they grew conference, my sister is a care worker, she was a care worker during the pandemic, 14 hour shifts, often overnight, and unimaginable pressure. and the reward, to struggle every week, and i mean every week, just to make ends meet. but, it's not just about that. it's also about respect. working people never let each other down. and in the pandemic, the british people didn't let them down. the bond of respect was there. that's why we clapped, britain knew exactly who was serving it in its time of need and for me, that's the biggest frustration. not the pi
they can't see britain, not your britain. hard to accept that every time you are on the line, they made you pay. but, when it's people like them, they look after themselves.>> [applause] >> the shallow men and women of westminster unable to see, unable to listen, unable to stand in your shoes and served this country, and they won't change, they can't change, couldn't even change during a pandemic. when our country came together to follow rules, rules that they set and they grew...
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britain loves its makes. they represent what is proper in the achievements of the past, for the rights and obligations of men and associations, for the liberties adopted by free men, for the supreme authority of the law. from this feeling comes the national sense of public discipline, a climate of civic calm, of the contented decency of law and order. that, indeed, is what the british work and pay for, an orderly and dignified world, a world of peace in which the arts of peace can fleourish and be enjoyed. >> the very day young hamlet was born, he looks mad in new england. probably because he was mad. ♪ ♪ >> the ocean frontiers no longer ensure a potent shield. britain today seeks security with her neighbors in the atlantic alliance. to the task of building that 15-nation community, the people ♪ >>> weeknights this week we feature american history tv programs to preview what's available every weekend on c-span3. tonight a look at first ladies.Ñ susan ford bales, daughter of president gerald ford and be
britain loves its makes. they represent what is proper in the achievements of the past, for the rights and obligations of men and associations, for the liberties adopted by free men, for the supreme authority of the law. from this feeling comes the national sense of public discipline, a climate of civic calm, of the contented decency of law and order. that, indeed, is what the british work and pay for, an orderly and dignified world, a world of peace in which the arts of peace can fleourish and...
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ran on a promise to leave britain out of e.u. and david cameron promised a national referendum on national membership, promised renegotiation on membership and campaign in remaining in the e.u. >> the commitment in treaty that should not apply to britain. we have a different for europe. we believe in a flexible union of free member states who share treaties and institutions to share our prosperity and protect our people from threats from our security >>> right now a furious national argument is shaping up about costs and benefits, hook up all the tug boats you want. the british isles will only be a few dozen miles from france and a few thousand miles away from the u.s. a tension point around e.u. membership is practical, immigration markets, international standards, currencies and deep notions of what the u.k. is and what it will be. >> should remain in europe but not as it is at the moment. all our powers have been taken away. it's no good for the country. stay in europe because we need europe to trade with each other, but on a
ran on a promise to leave britain out of e.u. and david cameron promised a national referendum on national membership, promised renegotiation on membership and campaign in remaining in the e.u. >> the commitment in treaty that should not apply to britain. we have a different for europe. we believe in a flexible union of free member states who share treaties and institutions to share our prosperity and protect our people from threats from our security >>> right now a furious...
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stronger, to make britain fairer and to build a more global britain. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will be give and take. there will have to be give and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. and not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognise how important it is to provide business, the public sector and everybody with as much certainty as possible as we move through the process. so where we can offer that certainty, we will do so. that is why last year, we acted quickly to give clarity about farm payments and university funding, and this is why, as we reveal the european communities act, we will convert the body of existing eu law into british law. this would give the country maximum certainty as we leave the eu. the same rules and laws will apply on the day after brexit as they did before. and it will be for they did before. and it will be for the british parliament to decide on
stronger, to make britain fairer and to build a more global britain. the first objective is crucial. we will provide certainty whenever we can. we are about to enter a negotiation. that means there will be give and take. there will have to be give and take. there will have to be compromises. it will require imagination on both sides. and not everybody will be able to know everything at every stage. but i recognise how important it is to provide business, the public sector and everybody with as...
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britain was the whale. it had tremendous navy and if it could bring that navy to bear, it would break the german invasion fleet in the channel easily but it couldn't bring that fleet to bear unless superiority. the germans had a tremendous land army which could probably could have gone through britain which had three and a half -- there were three and a half fully equipped divisions in britain, wouldn't have been a great help. it was extremely vulnerable if the germans could bring their land power to bare. the only way to do that was if they could maintain air support superiority over the channel which meant they'd be able to destroy the british fleet before it could get into the middle -- you know the german ships. it's sort of interesting. neither side was quite sure, specially the british admirals were really frightening of it. the home which was up in scotland and had all the major, big battleships and whatever, the admiral, the admiral, the leader flatly refused to bring his big ships down to -- on to
britain was the whale. it had tremendous navy and if it could bring that navy to bear, it would break the german invasion fleet in the channel easily but it couldn't bring that fleet to bear unless superiority. the germans had a tremendous land army which could probably could have gone through britain which had three and a half -- there were three and a half fully equipped divisions in britain, wouldn't have been a great help. it was extremely vulnerable if the germans could bring their land...
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if britain gets out of the eu, what kind of country does britain want to be? where is its international identity? is it still fundamentally european power? is it still fundamentally european power? isita still fundamentally european power? is it a small, somewhat chaotic island that happens to be a permanent memberof island that happens to be a permanent member of the security council? or does it throw all its eggsin council? or does it throw all its eggs in the trump, washington basket? and iran's a perfect example. on the one hand, britain has a declared interest, still, in retaining this nuclear limitation agreement negotiated under president obama. on the other hand, it only recently, if not at the behest of washington, knowing it was making nice to president trump, impounded and iranians vessel that was en route to syria, and now finds itself very much a military player in the gulf. sending royal marines onto that tanker just off gulf. sending royal marines onto that tankerjust off gibraltar. exactly. these are not theoretical questions. this is about, ag
if britain gets out of the eu, what kind of country does britain want to be? where is its international identity? is it still fundamentally european power? is it still fundamentally european power? isita still fundamentally european power? is it a small, somewhat chaotic island that happens to be a permanent memberof island that happens to be a permanent member of the security council? or does it throw all its eggsin council? or does it throw all its eggs in the trump, washington basket? and...
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than a bad dealfor britain. the rising price of fuel and food is a factor in driving inflation to the highest level in two—and—a—half years. in one of his last acts in office president obama commutes the prison sentence of chelsea manning, who passed classified files to wikileaks. good evening. the prime minister has set out her vision for britain's place in the world after it leaves the european union. in herfirst major speech on brexit since taking office, mrs may emphasised a dozen objectives including a stronger britain, a nation in charge of its own laws, in control of immigration and pursuing free trade possibly as part of a customs agreement with other nations. and she confirmed that the uk would not remain in the eu's single market. we are leaving the european union but we are not leaving europe, and thatis but we are not leaving europe, and that is why we seek a new and equal partnership between an independent self—governing global britain and oui’ self—governing global britain and our frien
than a bad dealfor britain. the rising price of fuel and food is a factor in driving inflation to the highest level in two—and—a—half years. in one of his last acts in office president obama commutes the prison sentence of chelsea manning, who passed classified files to wikileaks. good evening. the prime minister has set out her vision for britain's place in the world after it leaves the european union. in herfirst major speech on brexit since taking office, mrs may emphasised a dozen...
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the battle of britain. ♪ hitler and his generals drafted their plans for the conquest of britain. could wreck the whole timetable of world conquest. six weeks of final preparation went into the plans. six weeks to determine the history of 1000 years. it was full proof. steve for yourself -- see for yourself how simple it was to be. the germans planned for an invasion of england. phase one was to knock out the royal air force and get control of the air. this had wiped out poland and france. destroy communication and transport lines. above all, get command of the air. two, pulverized the coastline with dive bombers. get parachute troops to take over the airfields and establish dominance. phase three. actual invasion. they come across in high-speed barges under an umbrella protecting fighter planes. then, send spearheads of armed might to divide, surround, and destroy all opposition. that is all there is to it. conquer britain. forced a surrender of the british. with the combined power of germany, britain, italy, france, and japan, he could control the seas. the torch of freedom flic
the battle of britain. ♪ hitler and his generals drafted their plans for the conquest of britain. could wreck the whole timetable of world conquest. six weeks of final preparation went into the plans. six weeks to determine the history of 1000 years. it was full proof. steve for yourself -- see for yourself how simple it was to be. the germans planned for an invasion of england. phase one was to knock out the royal air force and get control of the air. this had wiped out poland and france....
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that was when britain was still part of the eu, or the referendum had happened but britain was still in the transition period and was a member. much easier to call in european partners when you are at the table of brussels. in this case, say something like this had happened in britain on british soil, it would be much harder to mount the same response. borisjohnson, yasmin, was foreign secretary at the time. i was talking to another person this week and he was saying, it is simple what the international community must do, it must make putin a pariah and not invite him to things and not pose for handshakes and photographs with him. would it make a difference? it is worse than that. london is the laundromat of the money held by putin's circle and those oligarchs that back him. we are so i'iei’vous. there was a great article in the irish times last week about this — why we have allowed russia to become such a presence in this country and to unravel that is incredibly difficult. therefore we are not just unable because of the uncertain future, we are complicit. borisjohnson hasjust p
that was when britain was still part of the eu, or the referendum had happened but britain was still in the transition period and was a member. much easier to call in european partners when you are at the table of brussels. in this case, say something like this had happened in britain on british soil, it would be much harder to mount the same response. borisjohnson, yasmin, was foreign secretary at the time. i was talking to another person this week and he was saying, it is simple what the...
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where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony be nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological . or even a political win potentially for boris johnson but the practical headaches which are going to come are going to make this thing turn quite sour quite quickly for a lot of british people whether that's ultimately going to eat or turns how's it going to turn what it's going to have a practical impact for. everyone's lives but for millions of citizens lives at a very practical everyday level prices will increase we know that there are already difficulties in shortages in northern ireland with the supply of food to northern irish supermarkets we've seen german postage companies refusing to send packages to
where britain might. some members of this or a future british government might decide that it would be in the national interest not necessarily to follow european regulations and to go it alone tony be nodding vigorously i agree with that a pragmatic level but for me the big question is how pragmatic is the british government in approaching what comes next for me this is essentially an ideological . or even a political win potentially for boris johnson but the practical headaches which are...
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britain does not have one. catherine is threatening to lead an alliance of neutral states in a conflict confrontation with britain counter to british interests and british strategy. worse, it could radically change the balance of naval power. britain has roughly 117 ships of the line. these are the capital ships of the time. they're spread among several theaters, north america, the english channel, mediterranean, caribbean and north privateers, and the and the frigates are running around doing the merchant stops. combi and francis spain have 129 ships of the line, but given russian or british superiority and professionalism, training, experience, they tend to be evenly matched despite the french, spanish numerical superiority. in. there's a debate going on between lord sandwich, the basically the navy, the admiralty and lord germaine over proper use of the navy. germaine wants it in the caribbean and on the coast of north america. sandwich wants it close to home because remember he just faced a threat of invasi
britain does not have one. catherine is threatening to lead an alliance of neutral states in a conflict confrontation with britain counter to british interests and british strategy. worse, it could radically change the balance of naval power. britain has roughly 117 ships of the line. these are the capital ships of the time. they're spread among several theaters, north america, the english channel, mediterranean, caribbean and north privateers, and the and the frigates are running around doing...